Windows 10: Need help with Miracast / connecting to a wireless display

Hi, ive been able to connect to my phillips smart tv for couple of times vis miracast. i did that by pressing "windows key + P" and pressing connect to a wireless display. next sub window would open and automatically scan for devices. it would find it instantly and it would work just fine. but something happened and now when i press "connect to a wireless display" my pc is not scanning for devices and its not giving me the option to start the scan manually. it does gives me the option to manually write in my device name, but its not finding anything when i do so. can anyone please help me out?

thnx everyone in advance

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miracast wireless adaptor not connecting

Hi Jamie,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing with connecting to the external monitor on Windows 10, we will help you with this issue.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated display adapter drivers after upgrading to Windows 10. Try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Uninstall the Wireless Display Driver.

• Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
• Select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapter.
• Right on the Display Adapter and click on
  Uninstall.
• Restart the computer.

Step 2: Update
Wireless Display Driver.

• Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
• Select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapter.
• Right on the Display Adapter and click on
  Update driver software.

Also refer to: Fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays

And, Project to a wireless display with Miracast

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

wireless display adapter model 1628

Hi Rudy,

Connecting to a wireless display requires a device that supports Miracast. For us to identify the cause of this issue, please answer the below questions:

• What is the exact error message that you have encountered?
• What is the build number and version of your Windows?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

In the meantime, we suggest performing the given steps on this article:
Fix connections to wireless displays or docks.

We look forward for your response.

 

Can’t Connect to Wireless Display

Hello,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand your concern, we will look into this for you. However, in order to get clarity of the issue and assist you with appropriate steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the current build of Windows 10 you are using on your computer? You can refer this article to
  
  Check for the operating system information in Windows 10.
  

• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so for?
  

I suggest you to refer this article
Fix connections to wireless displays or docks and check with the issue.





The issue could also be specific to some systems including Dell XPS as the following article describes it. Please follow the instructions as given in the link.

Miracast Users May Encounter issues
while connecting to wireless devices



Refer this article to know more about the
Connection TV to PC.



Hope it helps.



Regards,

Noor Azam S

Microsoft Community – Moderator